tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:22:37 +0000Simbang gabichristmasfaitheasterloveadventMaryeucharistgenerosityGod's lovelentlifefamilypalm sundayGodTrinitychurchepiphanylightJesusnew yearpentecostCorpus ChristiJohn the BaptistblessingsprophettransfigurationwisdomChrist the KingcovenanthopepeaceresurrectionservantserviceSto. Ninobaptismcharityheavenhumilityintegrityprayerascensiondiscipledivine mercyfoodforgivenesskingdommercysalvationstewardtemptationvocationGod's willGod's wordall saints dayassumptionbeatitudesblindnesskingdom of Godlawmissionnew roman missalpovertyprepareGod's familyImmaculate Conceptionauthoritybreadcatholicchristiancommunioncreationemmanuelend timesfaithfulfollow Jesusfruitfulnessgood newshealingholinessholy spiritjoyknowledgemother of Godobediencepresencerepentancethankstransformationyes7 last wordsGaudeteactionall souls daybenedictusburdenchildchoicecommunion of saintscompromisedeathdoubtfiatgood fridaygood shepherdholy familyholy thursdaylast supperleadershipmultiplyofferingour Fatherpatienceperfectionpromisesshepherdingsightsilencesocial transformationsufferingtrustworthywealth3rd weekGod's justiceGod's workJosephLourdesSon of GodSon of manSt. JosephSt. Peter and St. Paulaffirmationanxietyapostlesbanquetbarrenbenevolencebiblebirth of Jesusbusychangechosenchristchristian maturitycommandcommissioncommitmentcommunityconsentconversioncrosscrumbscycle Adarknessdifficult peopledocilitydvinityeartheaster vigileducationerratumeucharistic spiritualityevilextraordinaryfatherhoodfirefirst fruitsforeignerfreedomfull lifefullness of lifefuturegategatekeepergatheringgiftgivingglorifying Jesusglory to Godgratefulnesshappinesshearthelpinghistoryhomeidentityidolincarnationinnocenceintimacyjusticelaetarelast dayslenliturgyliving watermagnificatmajestymaranathamarriagemassmeaningmessengermessiahmetanoiamiraclesmoralitymulemusicnamenational consecrationneighbornewnew beginningnew birthnew creationnew lawoatholdopennessorderordinaryparadigmpassionpessimismplanpoorpositionspowerpresentationpridepriesthoodproactiveproclamationrejoiceresponserestorerosarysacred heartsacrificesaintssaltsalubongscrapsseeingsensitivityset Bsimplesocial problemssorrysowspiritualityst. john lateran basilicastormstrengthsuccesssurvivalteachingstempletimetithingtitlestrialstrustunityvanityvolunteerwashing of the feetweaknesswholenesswitnessworld communication dayyear of faithyokeGoodnews at your Fingertips BlogspotShare your Gospel reflections and and enrich others with God's Word come alive!https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (josephdream)Blogger610125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-423135819761320927Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:48:00 +00002019-01-26T11:48:15.026+01:00God's wordgood newsThere is only one Word
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21
In the first chapter of St. John, it says: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1, 1)
Could there be two words, God's word and man's word? Since it says, "the Word was God", let us cease distinguishing how man speaks and how God speaks. Rather, let us make efforts that whatever comes our our https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2019/01/there-is-only-one-word.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-1637746217417819597Mon, 31 Dec 2018 11:03:00 +00002018-12-31T12:03:50.798+01:00Marymother of Godnew yearSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Truly Blessed
Luke 2:16-21
I would like to see "blessings" in the first reading to reflect Mary as "Mother of God". This also gives inspiration to us to face the New Year with joy and hope.
Let's be inspired by the word "blessings"as we face the New Year. Mary too is "blessed among women" for being the Mother of God. Let's reflect on the benediction prayer in the first reading as https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/12/solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-6002751054782283734Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:48:00 +00002018-12-24T13:50:37.773+01:00christmasThe language of God
Christmas midnight mass
Luke 2:1-14
The Parable of the "Language of God" by Rev. Joseph Healy goes this way:
Once upon a time there was a man in the Serengeti District of western Tanzania called Marwa. In the sixth grade he studied the Christian religion. At Baptism he chose the name Emmanuel which means "God is with us." After finishing high school Emmanuel read magazines and books about https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-language-of-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-8193529384488992209Sat, 22 Dec 2018 13:43:00 +00002018-12-22T22:50:51.252+01:00Simbang gabi"Small"
4th Sunday of Advent
Luke 1:39-45
The readings are in exultation of what is small. I'm immediately reminded of the spirituality of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, "The Little Way". It calls for the sanctification of life using the ordinary and everyday things.
We don't need to look for the greatest acts that will lead us to heaven. Heaven is right here in the midst if we care to see the https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/12/small.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-6438070245094818262Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:43:00 +00002018-11-25T01:43:39.604+01:00Christ the KingTotally different from earthly rulers
Christ the King
John 18:33-37
The Son is coming as a king, "On him was conferred sovereignty, glory and kingship."
The second Reading tells more of this King, "It is he who is coming on the clouds; everyone will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the races of the earth will mourn over him. This is the truth. Amen. ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’ says the Lord God, who is, who was, https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/totally-different-from-earthly-rulers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-4170020463205902111Sun, 18 Nov 2018 04:30:00 +00002018-11-18T05:30:31.517+01:00kingdom of God
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 13:24-32
Before we approach the Solemnity of Christ the King next week, let's allow ourselves some time to reflect on the immediacy of the Kingdom of God. The culprit ultimately is delaying this thought. But as early as in Daniel's time, the end is foreshadowed: "Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/33rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-mark-1324.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-1431133622409980604Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:18:00 +00002018-11-10T12:19:33.799+01:00generosityTotal generosity
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 12:38-44
The story of the widow of Sidon is truly incredible. It puts Elijah on a dark spot because he kept on asking for food despite the woman's pleading that the bread would be their last meal till she and her son dies. But his reason eradicated the woman's anxiety: "“Jar of meal shall not be spent, jug of oil shall not be emptied, before the day when thehttps://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/overly-generous.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-8786306325489907604Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:50:00 +00002018-11-06T22:50:17.367+01:00Catholic Social Media Awardshttps://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/catholic-social-media-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-3670464463798141607Sat, 03 Nov 2018 08:50:00 +00002018-11-03T09:50:28.644+01:00loveThe law of love
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 12:28-34
God is clear on what he wants us to do: love him above all things. This is also reechoed by Jesus in the gospel, thus, affirming the very heart of the faith.
It is true that Jewish religion enunciated the ultimate laws. But the spirit of the law could only be interpreted through the eyes of God's beloved Son - Jesus Christ.
First, to love God abovehttps://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-law-of-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-6437122304276603816Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:20:00 +00002018-11-01T13:04:06.543+01:00all saints dayWhat makes a saint?
All Saints Day
Matthew 5:1-12
We celebrate the Communion of Saints every first of November. "All Saints' Day was formally started by Pope Boniface IV, who consecrated the Pantheon at Rome to the Virgin Mary and all the Martyrs on May 13 in 609 AD. Boniface IV also established All Souls' Day, which follows All Saints" ("All Saints Day", Catholic Org, last accessed Nov. 1, 2018).
It is meant https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/11/what-makes-saint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-2889429059542432130Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:21:00 +00002018-10-30T13:21:33.678+01:00blindnesschurchTo see as God sees
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Mark 10: 46 - 52
Jeremiah prophesied that God would once again gather his people as was Moses' time. This would be a joyous event, and the scattered children of God would come home with tears in their eyes; and the Lord would once more take care of them.
A "people called by God" is what we presently call "The Church". The challenge is: are we https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/10/to-see-as-god-sees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5268592202721245499Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:22:00 +00002018-10-20T12:22:39.710+02:00servantServanthood
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 10:35-45
"Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga"; "Kung anong tinanim, siyang aanihin."
These words remind us to persevere if we are to attain our goals in life. Perseverance calls to be patient even in sufferings if we are fully convinced that all our efforts will pay off.
But perseverance is also the mark of a true servant, who perseveres to do all tasks assigned https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/10/servanthood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5620299082673700622Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:08:00 +00002018-10-14T01:08:37.764+02:00wisdomWisdom to follow Jesus
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 10:17-30
"Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, ‘There is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ But his face fell at these words and he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth."
We may not also understand Jesus' words, thus, https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/10/wisdom-to-follow-jesus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-7254389442555840757Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:33:00 +00002018-08-25T10:33:48.812+02:00covenanteucharistEucharist and our covenant with God
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:60-69
Today, Joshua called on the people to renew their covenant with God. In full freedom the Israelites responded.
In today's gospel, after the long discourse on the Eucharist, still the people left Jesus, claiming that it's hard to swallow this teaching. Jesus turned to his apostles and asked, "Are you also going to leave me?" The apostles responded,https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/08/eucharist-and-our-covenant-with-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-6474289275658138712Sat, 18 Aug 2018 09:26:00 +00002018-08-18T11:26:40.898+02:00communioneucharistCommunion, the ultimate union
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:51-58
Communion - what a wonderful word that signifies not just a special kind of unity, but of an intense reality of oneness that cannot be separated by any time and space!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us: "Holy Communion, because by this sacrament we unite ourselves to Christ, who makes us sharers in his Body and Blood to form a single bodyhttps://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/08/communion-ultimate-union.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5445596701330013953Sun, 12 Aug 2018 08:43:00 +00002018-08-12T10:43:49.332+02:00eucharistpresencePresence
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:41-51
This is the second part of Jesus' discourse on the Eucharist. It is prefigured in the first reading when an angel commanded Elijah to eat the scone and drink the water. These sustained his journey for forty days and nights without food till he reached Horeb.
In the gospel, Jesus said, "I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/08/presence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-1124357375063661473Sat, 04 Aug 2018 22:46:00 +00002018-08-05T00:46:19.614+02:00thanksThankfulness
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:24-35
What is the Eucharist for us personally?
From its original word, it means "thanksgiving to God".
We say as the bread and wine are offered: "Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
for through your goodness we have received...the bread and wine, fruits of the earth and work of human hands..." That is thanksgiving.
We have our whole lives to https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/08/thankfulness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5812005658726374874Sat, 16 Jun 2018 08:44:00 +00002018-06-16T10:44:21.799+02:00sowThe Great Sower
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 4:26-34
I am fond of stories; every story starting with a beginning, with a middle and an end.
The story of Ezekiel tells the word of the Lord as being planted on a high mountain, then he takes care of it until it becomes a noble cedar where animals would rest in its shade. It is the Lord who did it.
The parables of the kingdom of God say one thing - it https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-great-sower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-9102948754127338714Sat, 26 May 2018 08:44:00 +00002018-05-26T10:44:44.710+02:00TrinityUnity, Diversity, and Church
The Most Holy Trinity
Matthew 28:16-20
There's no doubt that God's power is unmeasurable. It surpasses all powers of the created world.
In the human mind, we should no longer doubt about this power. Even God owns our rationality. Just read the first reading and we shall realize the glory of God.
In the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, from the unmeasurable and unfathomable comes that quiet https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/05/unity-diversity-and-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-4911021167937443119Sat, 19 May 2018 08:52:00 +00002018-05-19T10:52:46.844+02:00pentecostThe power of the Holy Spirit in us
Pentecost
John 20:19-23
Ten days after Jesus' ascension to heaven, the apostles received the Holy Spirit. From then on, the Good News is being proclaimed right at this very day.
All of us are proclaimers of the Good News. We are recipients of the Holy Spirit. What does it do to us?
First, we are reborn
The "powerful wind from heaven" that filled the room gives an image of the powerful https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-power-of-holy-spirit-in-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-8745454046600989847Sat, 28 Apr 2018 10:41:00 +00002018-04-28T12:41:58.852+02:00easterfruitfulnessWhat is the gauge of real fruitfulness?
5th Sunday of Easter
John 15:1-8
28 days after Easter, the readings hint to us the fruitfulness of Easter experience.
How do we define fruitfulness of life? Material prosperity? Fame and fortune?
St. Paul in the first reading started his fruitfulness journey. From a killer to a missionary, he won many many converts to Christ. In fact, we are fruits of his missionary zeal.
Fruitfulness https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/04/fruitfulness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5465873652135236438Sat, 14 Apr 2018 09:32:00 +00002018-04-14T11:32:29.389+02:00easterwitnessThe call to be a witness
3rd Sunday of Easter
Luke 24:35-48
In the first reading, St. Peter explains the mystery of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection to give clarity to the minds of people.
In the Gospel, even though some of the disciples were still unbelieving and dumbfounded, Jesus explained to them that all of these have to happen. They are witnesses of all these.
In the 15th day of Easter, the 3rd https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-call-to-be-witness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-1518516730407078832Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:35:00 +00002018-04-09T01:35:07.356+02:00divine mercyWays to concretize mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter)
John 20:19-31
The second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. We remember how Jesus revealed himself to Sis. Faustina in a time of conflict and violence and promoted the messages of peace and forgiveness.
The rays flowing from the side of Jesus symbolize the outpouring of his mercy: the red rays symbolizing the life that flowed https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/04/ways-to-concretize-mercy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-5585552415541131140Thu, 29 Mar 2018 04:48:00 +00002018-03-29T06:48:59.249+02:00giftholy thursdayThe true gift
Maundy Thursday
John 13:1-15
We formally enter into the Paschal Mystery of our Lord, or the mystery of his passion, death, and resurrection. We need to enter fully into this mystery and know what it means for us. And if there's a word that would encapsulate its meaning, the word would be "gift".
As we are fond of receiving gifts, we also realize that gifts have qualities needed for them to https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-true-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19352368.post-4928673031171668863Sat, 24 Mar 2018 08:36:00 +00002018-03-24T09:36:52.145+01:00palm sundayHow to live humbly
Palm Sunday
Mark 14:1-15:47
As we enter into the holiest of all weeks, we focus all our attention to Jesus as he formally enters into Jerusalem, eventually entering into the very mystery of our salvation.
Jesus, the Beloved Son of God, enters Jerusalem riding a colt or ass, a sign of of humility. People also respond in humility by throwing their garments on the ground and others waving https://goodnewsfingertips.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-to-live-humbly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (josephdream)0